He was king of France from 1589 to 1610.
He inherited the throne from his mother.
He was robust, athletic, and handsome.
He was protestant, and chooses to give it up and became Roman Catholic. His decision to change to Roman Catholic stopped the civil wars that were happening in France at that time.
Henry of Navarre had a positive influence on France. He did this by...
• Giving the Huguenots freedom in France. He let them set up places to worship in some of the cities.
• Rebuilding France and its prosperity.
• Restoring the power of the Monarch.
• Making the French people welcome peace.
He is most known for switching religions. http://www.sacklunch.net/biography/H/HenryofNavarre.html
Henry of Navarre
He was king of France from 1589 to 1610.
He inherited the throne from his mother.
He was robust, athletic, and handsome.
He was protestant, and chooses to give it up and became Roman Catholic. His decision to change to Roman Catholic stopped the civil wars that were happening in France at that time.
Henry of Navarre had a positive influence on France. He did this by...
• Giving the Huguenots freedom in France. He let them set up places to worship in some of the cities.
• Rebuilding France and its prosperity.
• Restoring the power of the Monarch.
• Making the French people welcome peace.
He is most known for switching religions.
http://www.sacklunch.net/biography/H/HenryofNavarre.html